This classic BBQ chicken sandwich is a staple for us. This dish is one that I frequently crave because of the crispy pretzel buns with the delicious fry sauce. And the meal goes great with a side of house cut French fries, too. Not only is this sandwich perfectly quick for a weeknight meal or a lunch, but it also adapts easily to being kid-friendly just by serving the sandwiches disassembled.
Alan's BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Time-Saver Hack: Cook the chicken in bulk on the smoker for the week and use in multiple recipes and sandwiches through the week. Regardless of the recipe, this chicken is delicious!
- To make extra kid-friendly, we serve sandwiches disassembled. If they want to eat plain buns and chicken- we let them! Or if they prefer only some toppings, it’s an easy fix!☺️
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Pretzel buns
- Sliced tomato
- Fresh lettuce
- BBQ sauce
- Carolina dirt BBQ rub
- Fry Sauce
- House cut fries
Directions
- Start by seasoning the chicken with the @lilliesq rub.
- Grill the chicken at 375 (We love using our @webergrills SmokeFire for a smoky flavor).
- While grilling, turn over the chicken and brush @blueshognation BBQ sauce on the upwards side. Then turn one final time to put sauce on other side.
- While cooking the chicken, cut @pretzilla pretzel bun in half, butter the inside, and place inside-down on hot griddle or fry pan.
- Once the chicken is cooked, halve it to serve.
- Assemble the sandwich on the toasted pretzel buns with lettuce, tomato, chicken, and @freddysusa fry sauce.
- Finally, pair it perfectly with a classic french fry like the @alexiafoods house cut fries!
Looking for another go-to kid-approved meal? Check out my Speedy Sour Cream Mac N’ Cheese– such a success with the kiddos, and quick, too!
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